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Here is your monthly recap for February 2026 in Ohio's 13th Congressional District! At the end of each month, this comprehensive newsletter will highlight the work Congresswoman Sykes has done in Congress and Ohio's 13th Congressional District, spotlight the community, and provide you with helpful resources.

Pictured: Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (left) and Summit County Council President Erin Dickinson (right) answer questions from the audience at a Community Conversation in Twinsburg.

Congresswoman Sykes held a Community Conversation at Twinsburg High School. During the conversation, she discussed how she is advocating for our community in Washington, D.C. by working to lower costs, safeguard earned benefits, protect public safety, and fight government corruption.

Congresswoman Sykes also outlined the more than $12.5 million in FY26 Community Project Funding she secured for local water infrastructure, parks, safety facilities, and neighborhood improvement projects. She was joined at the Community Conversation by Summit County Council President Erin Dickinson.

Pictured: Rep. Sykes meets with faith leaders of all denominations from Ohio's 13th Congressional District.

Congresswoman Sykes hosted her annual Faith Leaders Breakfast at The Faith Place in Akron. The roundtable brought together clergy and community faith leaders from across Ohio's 13th Congressional District. They discussed local needs, federal investments, and shared priorities for 2026. The event served as a forum for dialogue, collaboration, and updates on Congresswoman Sykes' work in Congress to support families across Northeast Ohio.

Congresswoman Sykes is committed to ensuring our community has a strong voice in Congress. Faith leaders are essential partners in this work. They are on the frontlines of serving families every day, uplifting our neighborhoods, and helping to meet urgent needs.

Pictured: Congresswoman Sykes spoke on the House floor demanding action on rail safety legislation, like her bipartisan RAIL Act, which she introduced shortly after the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio in 2023.

February 3 marked three years since the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Congresswoman Sykes renewed her call for rail safety reform and corporate accountability, warning that Congress has still failed to pass legislation to prevent another disaster.

East Palestine has endured three years of press conferences, visits, and empty promises from Republican leaders, but not the rail safety laws needed to prevent another derailment. Congresswoman Sykes is focused on results, not rhetoric, and she will keep fighting until Republicans put people over profits. To mark the anniversary, Congresswoman Sykes introduced the Railroad Safety and Accountability Act. The bill would codify the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee, protecting labor and public-interest representation after federal regulators moved to reduce their role in safety decision-making.

She continues to press for passage of her bipartisan Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL) Act, one of the most comprehensive rail safety proposals in Congress. The bill would require two-person train crews, increase inspections, strengthen safety standards, improve emergency notification, and raise penalties for rail safety violations. Despite bipartisan support from Ohio lawmakers and national labor organizations, House Republican leadership has blocked the legislation from receiving a hearing in two consecutive Congresses. Congresswoman Sykes also offered the RAIL Act as an amendment to the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill," but House Republicans rejected it.

Since the derailment, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Bernie Moreno, Sen. Jon Husted, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have all visited East Palestine or issued statements promising action. However, none have delivered rail safety legislation that would prevent another derailment.

Pictured: Congresswoman Sykes speaks at a press conference with the Democratic Women's Caucus about the harmful impacts of the SAVE America Act.

Congresswoman Sykes voted no on the SAVE America Act, warning it would make it harder for eligible Americans to register and vote, especially women and seniors. The bill would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, impose stricter photo ID rules, and limit how voters can update their registration. Many would have to register or make changes in person at county boards of elections. Ohio has only one per county.

Seventy million women could be blocked from voting because their married names don't exactly match their birth certificates or citizenship papers. Older voters and people with disabilities would face extra hurdles, with few clear accommodations.

The SAVE America Act doesn't protect democracy. It shrinks it. It tells millions of women, older Americans, and people with disabilities that their voices do not matter. Every eligible voter deserves a clear, fair path to the ballot, not political games dressed up as security. The bill would also allow lawsuits and criminal penalties against election officials and roll back parts of the Help America Vote Act, which already ensures voter eligibility without unnecessary barriers. The legislation passed the House and now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Congresswoman Sykes, in collaboration with the New Democrat Coalition, released her Affordability Agenda, a policy roadmap to help make life more affordable for Ohio's 13th Congressional District's constituents by focusing on lowering the five core costs that are too high for hardworking people: health care, housing, energy, family care, and household essentials like groceries.

Despite promising to lower prices "on day one" and "end inflation," President Trump and Republicans in Congress have failed to lower the cost of living as their billionaire-first agenda makes life more expensive across the board for hardworking Americans.

With the Affordability Agenda, Congresswoman Sykes is offering a better path forward to lower everyday costs in the short- and long-term by rolling back harmful policies pushed by Republicans in Washington, promoting competition and supporting small businesses to boost consumer choice, and breaking down regulatory barriers across the government to meet the needs of everyday Americans. The agenda is broken down into five categories:

Groceries & Household Essentials

• Restore certainty by rolling back Trump's tariffs and advancing smarter, durable trade policies.

• Support small producers and crack down on price-gouging corporations to increase competition in the food marketplace.

• Lower internet bills by restarting the Affordable Connectivity Program.

• Increase the minimum wage and ensure workers have a seat at the table.

Health Care

• Reduce monthly costs by extending ACA tax credits and expanding access to prescription price caps.

• Protect patients from surprise medical bills and aggressive debt collection.

• Expand access to care by fully funding Medicaid and strengthening Medicare's guaranteed benefits.

• Increase competition and transparency while cracking down on fraud and abuse.

Housing

• Cut red tape and update permitting and zoning to build four million homes in the next decade.

• Level the playing field by eliminating unfair tax breaks to private equity and large investors.

• Utilize innovative construction technologies to accelerate home production.

• Build more affordable homes by increasing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit allocations and community benefits.

Energy

• Reform permitting rules to make it faster and cheaper to build energy transmission and generation infrastructure.

• Ensure energy is available and abundant by establishing a level playing field for all forms of energy.

• Reallocate electric grid costs to protect consumers from price hikes due to manufacturing and data center development.

• Invest in energy efficiency and home heating & cooling to lower residential energy costs.

Families

• Create a national paid family and medical leave program that covers all Americans.

• Support working families with expanded access to tax cuts and universal pre-K.

• Leverage federal resources and foster public-private partnerships to enhance care options and paid leave access.

• Invest in the home health and long-term care workforce to care for aging Americans.

Pictured: Congresswoman Sykes advocates for the passage of her legislation, the NASA Talent Exchange Act and the ARISHIP Act, as part of the NASA Talent Authorization Act.

The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee passed the bipartisan NASA Reauthorization Act, which included two bills led by Congresswoman Sykes that focus on workforce development and new aviation technology.

One of the bills, the NASA Talent Exchange Program Act, would create a program allowing NASA employees to temporarily work with private companies, universities, and nonprofits and vice versa. The goal is to share expertise, strengthen the aerospace workforce, and encourage innovation. The legislation package also includes Congresswoman Sykes' AIRSHIP Act, which supports research into modern airship technology. The bill looks at ways airships could be made safer, more sustainable, and useful for things like disaster response and humanitarian missions.

Congresswoman Sykes joined Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) in reintroducing the End Prison Gerrymandering Act. This legislation will help ensure equal representation for all by requiring the Census Bureau to count incarcerated people at their last place of residence rather than the prison in which they are held at the time of the Census.

Every 10 years, when the Census is conducted, incarcerated people are counted as residents of the places where they are imprisoned rather than the cities and towns they call home. This practice skews the population count and interferes with equal representation in virtually every state.

All Americans have a constitutional right to equal representation in their government. This legislation will ensure incarcerated people are fairly counted in the places they call home, in communities where they have ties, family, and friends. It will allow fair and accurate representation for all communities-rural, urban, and suburban- to create a stronger, more representative democracy.

Congresswoman Sykes applauded the final passage of a bipartisan package of legislation to strengthen benefits, education, and health care for America's veterans and their families.

Congresswoman Sykes supported four measures: H.R. 658, which establishes qualifications for marriage and family therapists providing clinical supervision in the Veterans Health Administration; H.R. 980, Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025, which improves flexibility and availability of career counseling services for veterans; H.R. 1458, VETS Opportunity Act of 2025, which expands access to skilled trade education under the GI Bill; and H.R. 3123, Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act, which ensures families receive pension benefits owed to veterans who pass away before payment is issued.

These bills reflect a simple promise that when our veterans serve our country, our country must serve them back. Congresswoman Sykes was proud to support this bipartisan effort to deliver real results for veterans and their families.

Congresswoman Sykes welcomed the February 20 Supreme Court decision that President Trump, nor any future president, can use emergency powers to impose sweeping global tariffs without congressional approval. The ruling restores Congress' authority over trade policy and offers relief to families and small businesses facing higher prices.

Congresswoman Sykes chairs the Tariffs, Trade and Strategic Competition Working Group in the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. She has pledged to work across party lines to deliver results for the people of Ohio's 13th Congressional District, including advancing legislation that restores guardrails, prioritizes affordability, and targets unfair trade practices without shifting costs onto consumers.

Previously, Congresswoman Sykes voted multiple times to end President Trump's tariffs. She also sent a letter in her role as Vice Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus, urging an end to his tariff war and calling for policies that lower everyday costs for women and families.

Pictured: Congresswoman Sykes invited Matt DiLauro, President of United Steelworkers Local 2L, as her guest to the State of the Union.

Congresswoman Sykes chose Matt DiLauro, President of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2L, as her guest to the State of the Union. She selected him to highlight the vital role union workers play in Ohio's economy and reaffirm her commitment to hardworking families. She also promoted her bipartisan legislation, the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act, which would eliminate federal income taxes on overtime pay so workers keep more of their wages. Congresswoman Sykes introduced the bill to expand overtime tax relief to employees excluded from the provisions in H.R. 1, the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill."

USW Local 2L represents thousands of tire and rubber workers in Akron and has a proud history of advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and strong benefits for its members. The local is a cornerstone of Ohio's manufacturing sector and continues to play a vital role in supporting good-paying union jobs.

Congresswoman Sykes participated in a hearing for the Science, Space, and Technology Committee's Subcommittee on Investigations & Oversight titled, "Powering America's AI Future: Assessing Policy Options To Increase Data Center Infrastructure." She is the ranking member of the subcommittee.

Congresswoman Sykes raised concerns about the impact data centers can have on electricity costs, the environment, and local communities, particularly across Ohio's 13th Congressional District. She emphasized that while data centers can bring investment and job opportunities, Congress must ensure appropriate safeguards are in place so communities are protected and operators are held accountable as the industry continues to grow.

Ohio is home to 217 data centers, the fifth most of any state, including multiple facilities in Stark and Summit counties. Several large-scale data centers operating or under construction in Congresswoman Sykes' district are expected to consume electricity equivalent to tens of thousands of homes, which raises utility costs for local residents.

On February 14, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ran out of funding. This did not have to happen. For weeks, Democrats told Republicans that they would not authorize additional funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is under DHS, without additional guardrails.

Congress has a responsibility to fund the government. But lawmakers also have a responsibility to ensure that federal agencies operate within the law and respect constitutional rights. The current DHS funding proposal fails to include basic, common-sense reforms: requiring judicial warrants, mandating body cameras, prohibiting excessive force, and ensuring transparency in enforcement operations. These are reasonable guardrails that protect both public safety and civil liberties.

However, this shutdown impacts more than just ICE. Click the button below to get some answers to frequently asked questions about the current partial government shutdown.

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Congresswoman Sykes announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Summit and Medina Workforce Area Council of Governments a $500,000 federal grant that will train local residents for environmental cleanup jobs while helping bring new life to old, contaminated sites.

The program will train 40 participants and aims to place at least 30 into good-paying jobs in fields like asbestos abatement, lead paint remediation, radon mitigation, and vapor intrusion management. The program also prioritizes veterans and people who were formerly incarcerated, expanding access to life-changing career opportunities.

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Congresswoman Sykes invites all high school students to participate in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide high school arts contest sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The winning artwork of the district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, alongside winning pieces from all participating districts across the country.

All high school students in grades 9 through 12 who live in Ohio's 13th Congressional District are eligible to submit one piece of artwork. Applicants must submit their original artwork. Scanned images of artwork will not be accepted. Along with their artwork, students must include the 2026 Student Submission Form. The deadline to submit artwork is March 27, 2026.

Submissions can be dropped off to Congresswoman Sykes' Akron Office, located at 121 S. Main Street, Suite 107, Akron, Ohio.

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Congresswoman Sykes created the Girls in S.T.E.A.M. initiative to encourage more girls and young women to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.). As a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, one of Congresswoman Sykes' personal priorities is increasing diversity and representation in our S.T.E.A.M. workforce. When we empower girls to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, we pave the way for innovation, diversity, and a brighter future for us all.

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If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need.

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Congresswoman Sykes encourages veterans in Ohio's 13th Congressional District to take part in the Veterans History Project. This project, in collaboration with the Library of Congress, will ensure local veterans' stories are preserved for the education of future generations, allowing us to hear firsthand experiences directly from those who served.

Ohio's 13th District has a rich history of military service, and it is vital that we take note of the stories and experiences of local veterans so that we do not forget their sacrifices. Congresswoman Sykes encourages all local veterans to participate in the Veterans History Project and share their stories.

The Veterans History Project collects, preserves, and makes accessible the firsthand remembrances of U.S. military veterans who served in armed conflicts dating back to World War I. It was created by the United States Congress in 2000 as part of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.

Veterans from all branches and ranks who served at any point since World War I are eligible to participate in the Veterans History Project, even if they did not see combat. Anyone, including students ages 15 or older, may volunteer to record an oral history interview or gather and donate veterans' original photographs, correspondence, or other materials.

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Here's what we've been up to in February in Northeast Ohio:

• Congresswoman Sykes visited and attended a service at Arlington Church of God.

• Congresswoman Sykes attended the 9th Annual Providence Baptist Church Scholarship Banquet.

• Congresswoman Sykes visited two elementary classrooms to make valentine cards with students as part of her Valentines for Vets Program. Team Sykes also passed out more than 1,700 cards to local veterans! Thank you to everyone who participated.

• Team Sykes met with the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board. To kick off National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March, the board is partnering with the Akron Zoo to host "Inclusion Days" on February 28 to March 2, when community members can get free admission when wearing orange.

• Team Sykes attended the Community Wellfare Forum. Sarah Lavendar Nees, the Director of Education and Outreach at Fair Housing Contact Service presented about their work in the community. Fair Housing Contact Service is a local, non-profit, community-based organization that addresses issues of housing discrimination, tenant-landlord concerns, and provides housing counseling for home buyers and home owners. Its mission is to prevent and eliminate housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunity.

• Team Sykes hosted Congress in Our Community in Canal Fulton, where Congresswoman Sykes' Constituent Advocates were on hand to assist community members with federal agencies.

• Team Sykes attended the Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Stark State University President Dr. Para Jones spoke about the importance of college affordability and the various workforce development programs available at Stark State.

• Team Sykes attended a TRIO Day Breakfast at the University of Akron. The event recognizes the achievements of TRIO students and the lasting impact of investment in educational opportunity. TRIO Programs are outreach and student services initiatives funded by the U.S. Department of Education to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds-specifically low-income, first-generation, or disabled individuals.

• Team Sykes attended the grand opening of Need Skateshop in Akron.

• Team Sykes met with Students with a Goal (SWAG), an organization that helps create mentoring opportunities for students in our community.

• Team Sykes attended the Massillon Museum Brown Bag Lunch, featuring Dr. Tameaka Ellington, who gave a lecture titled "Building the Stark County Black History Museum."

• Team Sykes attended the grand opening of Aqua-Leo Payment Solutions' new office in Massillon.

• Team Sykes attended the unveiling of a quilt made at the MLK Day Female Symposium, inspired by the quilts of Gee's Bend, globally recognized for their improvisational techniques and geometric patterns, equally abstract and bold. The quilt is on display at the Summit County Courthouse. The Akron Black Artist Guild led the creation of the quilt.

• Team Sykes attended a ribbon cutting for The Haunted Closet, a new retail boutique in Cuyahoga Falls.

• Team Sykes met with the International Institute of Akron to discuss ICE activities, and changes at the State Department and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that have made it harder for people to immigrate to America.

• Team Sykes attended a 10-year anniversary celebration at Maplewood Senior Living in Cuyahoga Falls.

• Team Sykes attended the annual wreath laying in honor of President William McKinley at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum.

• Team Sykes met with the Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors to discuss their priorities for 2026.

Here's what we've been up to in February in Washington, D.C.:

• Congresswoman Sykes was awarded the Distinguished Community Health Center Advocate Award, presented by the National Association of Community Health Centers. Community health centers serve as a lifeline for rural families, seniors, and working parents who depend on affordable, quality care close to home.

• Congresswoman Sykes met with American Municipal Power (AMP) to discuss grid reliability and the rising cost of transmission service, as well as federal grant programs and related funding opportunities. Pictured with Congresswoman Sykes are (from left) Charles Willoughby, AMP Assistant Vice President of Government and Public Affairs; Rod Troxell, Cuyahoga Falls Electric Superintendent and AMP Board of Trustees Member; and Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Walters, who is also an OMEA Board of Directors Member.

• Congresswoman Sykes met with the Massillon Museum and recognized Executive Director, Alexandra Nicholis Coon, on earning the American Alliance of Museums' Advocacy Leadership Award. The Advocacy Leadership Award honors individuals or organizations for exceptional leadership in advocating for the museum field at local, state, or national levels. Coon has been participating in Museums Advocacy Day with fellow Ohio constituents for 15 years, and is passionate about communicating the value of museums, art, humanities, and culture to all levels of government and throughout the community.

• Congresswoman Sykes met with the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, which represents nearly 24,000 law enforcement officers at all levels of government.

• Team Sykes met with Akron Mayor Shammas Malik in Washington, D.C. to discuss ongoing projects in the city that Congresswoman Sykes is advocating for federal funding for.

• Team Sykes met with the National Park Foundation. As the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation generates private support and builds strategic partnerships to protect and enhance America's national parks for present and future generations.

• Team Sykes met with the Recycled Materials Association to discuss recycled materials in the manufacturing supply chain and its work to help eliminate forever chemicals.

• Team Sykes met with Babcock & Wilcox to discuss its new chemical looping facility in Massillon.

• Team Sykes met with Ohio Community Health Centers to discuss opportunities to expand access to health care.

In February, Congresswoman Sykes honored several outstanding constituents in Ohio's 13th District who truly reflect our district's legacy as the "Birthplace of Champions." The Champions of the Month include:

• Akron Rites of Passage Institute: AROPI leads in our community through its mission of educating, training, and empowering its members in African-centered Rites of Passage process, rituals, customs and practices. AROPI is dedicated to supporting and promoting all aspects of healthy growth and development of individuals, families, and the community. Five years ago, the organization introduced a community project led by the Elders of Akron to support the ongoing growth, development and long- term sustainability of the African American community. Terrence Shelton was the co-chair of this project, and also served as co-president of AROPI. In February, Mr. Shelton laid out plans for a new African American Cultural Center and Museum Complex on behalf of the program. The building will house a museum, a business incubator, and a center to teach people about trading and investing as a means of building economic wealth in the community. He envisions museum exhibits highlighting Akron sports legends, scientists, astronauts, and artists like LeBron James, Gus Johnson, Rita Dove, and Woodrow Nash.

• The Black Chamber of Commerce of Summit County: February 20, 2026 marked the organization's one-year anniversary serving our community. Akron's Black population represents nearly one-third of the region, yet a 2017 Elevate Greater Akron report highlighted systemic exclusion from economic growth. Left unaddressed, this gap threatened innovation and prosperity across the region. Co-founders Robert DeJournett and Misty Beasley created the Black Chamber of Commerce of Summit County to reverse that trend, enabling Black business owners to take their rightful place in the economic ecosystem. In its first year, the Chamber counseled small businesses on finances and website development, helped them compete for national resources, and connected local leaders to maximize growth.

• Akron Black Artist Guild: The organization is celebrating its five year anniversary this year. The Akron Black Artist Guild is a dynamic community of talented and passionate Black artists who have come together with a singular mission: to strengthen the creative community in Northeast Ohio. The organization works to expand fair access to funding, professional growth, and public opportunities. Its art programs bring people together, connect generations, and use art to promote learning, economic opportunity, civic involvement, and well-being.

• Nadine McIlwain and Geraldine Radcliffe: Nadine McIlwain and Geraldine Radcliffe worked for 15 years to collect the history and stories of Canton residents to write the book, "African Americans of Canton, Ohio." This book highlights not only well-known stories of Canton, but also many that otherwise would have been lost to history. The authors said they hope the book sparks people to write about Black history in their own communities, and that they hope it is the first of many books on African American History in Stark County.

Do you want to nominate someone to be Ohio's 13th Congressional District Champion of the Week or to receive another recognition from Congresswoman Sykes? Click the button below!

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Congresswoman Sykes' team is always ready to assist you. Here's what constituents have to say about the services our office provided them!

For months, I was trying to resolve an issue with Social Security, so I finally contacted my Member of Congress, Emilia Sykes. I received a prompt response, and to my amazement, I received a letter from her office telling me the issue had been resolved. I really believe had it not been for her involvement, I would still be trying to solve my problem. Thank you, Ms. Sykes! I so appreciate your help!

I am so incredibly thankful to the Office of Emilia Sykes, which helped me with an ongoing issue I had with Social Security. I spent 4.5 years and countless visits and phone calls to Social Security with no results. A family member suggested I contact the Congresswoman's office. After contacting Ms. Sykes' Office via the website, I was promptly contacted by her office and the matter was resolved within a week! They were able to accomplish in a week what I couldn't accomplish in 4.5 years on my own. They were extremely courteous and prompt. I am forever grateful for their help and kindness. Team Emilia Sykes all the way!

You may claim the EITC if your income is low-to moderate. This ranges from a single person with no kids making under $19,104, and up to a household income of $68,675 for a family with three kids filing as married and jointly. The amount of your credit may change if you have children, dependents, are disabled or meet other criteria. Click the button below to learn if you qualify.

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The Child Tax Credit helps families with qualifying children get a tax break. You may be able to claim the credit even if you don't normally file a tax return. The Child Tax Credit is worth up to $2,200 per qualifying child. If you have little or no federal income tax liability, you may qualify for the Additional Child Tax Credit, up to $1,700 per qualifying child depending on your income. You must have earned income of at least $2,500 to be eligible for the ACTC.

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The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has operated for over 50 years and offers free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including:

• People who generally make $67,000 or less;

• Persons with disabilities; and

• Limited English-speaking taxpayers

VITA services are not only free, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. All VITA volunteers who prepare returns must take and pass tax law training that meets or exceeds IRS standards. Click the button below to find a VITA site near you.

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The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program offers free tax help, particularly for those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. TCE services are not only free, they are also a reliable and trusted source for preparing tax returns. All VITA volunteers who prepare returns must take and pass tax law training that meets or exceeds IRS standards. Click the button below to find a TCE site near you.

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